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Rising Landed Costs Shrink Savings for Solar Open Access Consumers

Savings for commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers under solar open access narrowed across most states in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025 as rising power purchase agreement (PPA) tariffs and charges drove up landed procurem...

March 13, 2026

Markets & Policy

Government Notifies Amendments to Captive Power Project Framework

The Ministry of Power has notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introducing changes to Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, which govern captive generating projects in India. The provisions relating to proportionate consum...

March 16, 2026

Mercom Research Focus

Industry Groups Slam Karnataka C&I Power Tariff Hike to Fund Farm Subsidy

Trade bodies have sharply criticized the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (KERC) decision to revise electricity tariffs for FY 2025-26, raising charges for commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers to help bridge ...

March 12, 2026

Electric Vehicles

Oil Shock from US-Iran War Strengthens Case for Transport Electrification, Renewables

The U.S.-Iran war, now into its second week, has triggered ripple effects on the Indian economy, raising fears of supply chain, shipping, and logistics disruptions across sectors. India’s energy security has been imperilled by the...

March 12, 2026

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ITI Invites Bids for 500 MW/250 MW/100 MW Solar Module Manufacturing Line

ITI, a public sector undertaking under the Department of Telecommunications, has invited bids to set up an automatic 500 MW/250 MW/100 MW solar module manufacturing line on a turnkey basis at Naini, Prayagraj, in Uttar Pradesh. The last date to...

March 16, 2026

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Bajel Projects to Install 400/220 kV AIS Substation in Maharashtra

Mumbai-based Bajel Projects, an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company specializing in power transmission and distribution infrastructure, has secured an order to set up a 2×500 MVA, 400/220 kV air-insulated switchgear (AIS)...

March 16, 2026

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Waaree Breaks Ground on 10 GW Solar Ingot and Wafer Plant in Nagpur

Waaree Energies has broken ground on a 10 GW integrated solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The facility, with an investment of approximately ₹62 billion (~$671.60 million), will house 10 GW capacity each for solar...

March 16, 2026

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Chennai Port Authority Invites Bids for 2 MW Rooftop Solar Project

Chennai Port Authority has invited bids to set up a 2 MW grid-connected rooftop solar project at its export-import (EXIM) godown under the renewable energy service company (RESCO) model. The scope of work includes the feasibility of installation on...

March 16, 2026

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Daily News Wrap-Up: Rising Landed Costs Cut Savings for Solar Open Access

Savings for commercial and industrial consumers under solar open access narrowed across most states in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025 as rising power purchase agreement (PPA) tariffs and charges drove up landed procurement costs, according to...

March 16, 2026

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NHPC Tenders 23.34 MW Rooftop Solar Projects on Government Buildings in J&K

NHPC has invited bids to set up 23.34 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects on government buildings across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The tender will be implemented through the Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency...

March 16, 2026

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PFC Consulting Tenders Project to Evacuate 600 MW of Renewables in Maharashtra

PFC Consulting has invited bids to establish the 400 kV AIS Hingoli West intrastate transmission system project in Maharashtra. The project will connect with substations at Jalna, Parbhani, and Hingoli. The transmission infrastructure will...

March 13, 2026

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PFC Floats ISTS Tender to Evacuate 14 GW of Renewables in Gujarat

PFC Consulting has invited bids to develop an interstate transmission system (ISTS) to evacuate 14 GW of renewable power from Lakadia (Phase-II: 7.5 GW), Jam Khambhaliya (Phase-II: 5.5 GW), and Jamnagar (Phase-I, Part C: 1 GW) in Gujarat. The scope...

March 13, 2026

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Advait Inaugurates 30 MW Alkaline Electrolyzer Assembly Facility in Gujarat

Advait Greenergy, a subsidiary of Advait Energy Transitions, has inaugurated a 30 MW alkaline electrolyzer assembly facility in Mehsana, Gujarat. The facility has been designed as a scalable manufacturing platform and can be expanded from its...

March 13, 2026

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